Obtain Nestle´'s 2010 annual report using the ''Investor Relations'' portion of its website (do a web search for Nestle´ investor relations).
Required:
1. What was the total amount of intangible assets that Nestle´ reported at the end of 2010, and what was the amount of each component?
2. What is the value of Nestle´'s intangible assets (other than goodwill) with an indefinite life?
3. Does Nestle´ capitalize its R&D costs related to new products? Why or why not?
4. Compute the estimated average useful life of the intangible assets with a finite life.
5. Did Nestle´ report any impairments of intangible assets? If so, provide a brief discussion of what the impairment related to and its amount.